CMA USA is a globally recognized certification designed for professionals in management accounting and financial management. It equips individuals with essential skills in decision-making, planning, financial analysis, control, and ethical leadership. With only two exams, the certification can be completed within 6 to 12 months, making it one of the most efficient professional qualifications in the finance field. CMA USA holders enjoy higher salary potential and career opportunities across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, IT, healthcare, finance, and consulting.

To become a CMA (USA), candidates must:

1. Have a Bachelor's Degree (from any discipline, recognized by IMA)

2. Pass both Part 1 and Part 2 of the CMA exam

3. Gain 2 years of relevant work experience (can be completed before or after passing the exams)

4. Be an active member of IMA

Part 1: Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics

• External Financial Reporting Decisions

• Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Performance Management

• Cost Management

• Internal Controls

• Technology and Analytics

Part 2: Strategic Financial Management

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Corporate Finance

• Business Decision Analysis

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Investment Decisions

• Professional Ethics

⏳ Exam Duration

• Total time per exam: 4 hours

  • 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 3 hours - 400 Marks

  • 2 Essay Questions – 1 hour (only unlocked if 50% of MCQs are attempted) - 100 Marks
    
    

🧮 Scoring

• Total marks: 500 per part

• Minimum passing score: 360

• MCQs carry 75% weight, Essays carry 25%

• The essay only opens if  scored 50% of the MCQ
  
  

📅 Exam Windows (3 times a year)

You can take the exam during these periods:

• January – February

• May – June

• September – October
  
  

📍 Where to Take the Exam

• Conducted at authorized Prometric Exam Centers worldwide

• Online testing is currently not available (must appear in person)

You can choose your preferred month and book the exam through Prometric Testing Centers (available in many countries, including India).
In Kerala, exam centers are available in Trivandrum, Cochin and Calicut

https://www.prometric.com/
https://proscheduler.prometric.com/

📝 Exam Mode

• Computer-based testing (CBT)

• Results usually published 6–8 weeks after your exam window ends
  
  

🧾 Exam Registration Process

1. Join IMA USA (become a student or professional member)
   
   

2. Pay CMA Entrance Fee
   
   

3. Register for Part 1 and/or Part 2
   
   

4. Schedule your exam via https://proscheduler.prometric.com/
   
   

5. Prepare and appear for the exam

Multinational Corporations (MNCs)

Big 4 Accounting Firms (Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG)

Consulting Companies

Banks and Financial Institutions

Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, and Logistics Industries